News release

Tomkins appoints new non-executive Directors

14 June 2007

APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Tomkins plc (“Tomkins”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John McDonough and Iain Napier as non-executive Directors with effect from 14 June 2007.

John McDonough is Chief Executive of Carillion plc and Iain Napier is Chairman of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC and Chairman-elect of McBride plc and a non-executive Director of Collins Stewart plc having previously been Chief Executive of Taylor Woodrow plc.

Tomkins’ Chairman David Newlands commented: “I am delighted that John McDonough and Iain Napier have joined the Tomkins Board and look forward to working with them. Each brings with them extensive experience which will assist the Board in their work.”

Notes to editors:

1. Following these changes, the Board of Tomkins plc will comprise:
   - David Newlands – non-executive Chairman
   - Jim Nicol – Chief Executive
   - Ken Lever –Finance Director
   - Richard Gillingwater –non-executive Director and Senior Independent Director
   - John McDonough - non-executive Director
   - Iain Napier - non-executive Director
   - David Richardson - non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
   - Struan Robertson - non-executive Director and Chairman of the Health, Safety and Environment Committee

Enquiries:

Investors:
Ken Lever/Nina Delangle/Gareth Harries
Tomkins Corporate Communications
Tel +44 (0) 20 8871 4544
ir@tomkins.co.uk

Media:
Rollo Head/ Robin Walker
Finsbury
Tel +44 (0) 20 7251 3801
Rollo.Head@finsbury.com